Babcock and Saab pitch Arrowhead 120 frigate to Sweden
Saab is backing a British-designed warship as it competes to secure the contract for the Swedish major surface combatant programme, promoting the Babcock Arrowhead 120 frigate as a candidate.
RFA Argus fate still unresolved as ministers cite secrecy
The Ministry of Defence has declined to provide an updated assessment on the future of RFA Argus and RFA Fort Victoria.
No, Rosyth is not going to host nuclear weapons
Claims echoed by local media that Rosyth Dockyard could be set to "host nuclear weapons" are, frankly, nonsense.
Trident missile fire control contract awarded
The U.S. Navy has awarded General Dynamics Mission Systems a contract covering work on the Strategic Weapon System Fire Control Subsystem, with the deal also supporting the UK ballistic missile submarine force.
Spain puts all of its Aegis frigates to sea at once
The Spanish Navy has deployed all five of its F-100 Alvaro de Bazan-class frigates simultaneously in what it described as a rare operational and logistical milestone for the Armada.
American and allied forces exercise with Mauritius
Exercise Cutlass Express 2026 has commenced in Port Louis, Mauritius, bringing together 19 partner and allied nations for maritime security training across Mauritius and Seychelles.
Royal Navy plans deal for more Teledyne underwater gliders
The procurement, listed under the title FMDG Persistent Oceanographic Data Collect, covers the planned purchase of up to 15 gliders and supporting systems and is being run through the Ministry of Defence in Portsmouth.
Language on timeline for new Type 31 Frigates shifts
The Ministry of Defence has adopted broader language when describing the expected in-service date of HMS Venturer, the first of the Type 31 frigates, moving away from earlier references to a specific year.
Shipbuilding must not repeat past industrial failures
The Scottish Affairs Committee has warned that Scotland risks repeating the mistakes of past deindustrialisation unless future industrial transitions are actively managed, with clear support for skills retention.
Royal Navy Peregrine drone saved from crashing
A Royal Navy drone operator has been recognised after rapid intervention prevented an unmanned helicopter from plunging into the sea during operations aboard HMS Lancaster.
